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“The First Seven Years”

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“The First Seven Years”. Bernard Malamud. Literary Elements. Direct and Indirect Characterization Review the definitions and note examples Allusion Reference to another literary work Note examples. Plot. Setting: US not long after WWII

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“The First Seven Years”

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  1. “The First Seven Years” Bernard Malamud

  2. Literary Elements • Direct and Indirect Characterization • Review the definitions and note examples • Allusion • Reference to another literary work • Note examples

  3. Plot Setting: US not long after WWII Characters: mostly immigrants who came to the US seeking a better life after escaping the war Feld – a Polish shoemaker who wants to take care of his daughter Max – a young college student dedicated to education Sobel – Feld’s hardworking middle-aged assistant Miriam – Feld’s daughter

  4. Think About It…. • How do love an ambition motivate people?

  5. Vocabulary • Obligation – duty • Temperamental – moody; easily irritated • Unscrupulous – unprincipled; not concerned with right and wrong • Discern – recognize or distinguish • Wrath – great anger; rage

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